Description
Automatically translated from Italian.
In Maruggio, a tradition dating back to the 16th century is renewed: the feast of the Madonna del Verde. Devotion to this Virgin stems from the miraculous cult linked to favism, a disease widespread in Salento. The ritual unfolds over two days. On Friday, 20 November, it begins with the "ssittàta alla Matonna", when the faithful make a pilgrimage to the dedicated chapel and remain in prayer until the afternoon. Then the statue is carried to the main church. On Saturday, 21 November, at 4:30 pm, a procession accompanied by the local band "Giacomo Puccini" leads the effigy back to its home, where it will remain until next November.
Original text in Italian
A Maruggio si rinnova una tradizione che affonda le radici nel XVI secolo: la festa della Madonna del Verde. La devozione a questa Vergine nasce dal culto miracoloso legato al favismo, una malattia diffusa nel Salento. Il rito si sviluppa su due giorni. Venerdì 20 novembre inizia con la "ssittàta alla Matonna", quando i fedeli si recano in pellegrinaggio alla cappella dedicata e rimangono in preghiera fino al pomeriggio. Quindi la statua viene trasportata nella chiesa madre. Sabato 21 novembre, alle 16.30, una processione accompagnata dalla banda locale "Giacomo Puccini" conduce il simulacro di nuovo verso la sua dimora, dove resterà fino al prossimo novembre.
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Other editions
- 2025Madonna del verde20 – 21 November
- 2024Madonna del verde20 – 21 November
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Worth seeing nearby
Churches and cryptsChiesa Santa Maria delle GrazieReligious building related to the former convent of the Observant Friars
Minor, currently the municipal seat. Maruggio very close
Churches and cryptsChiesa Madre Santissima Natività di Maria VergineMother Church of Maruggio built between the second half of the 15th century
and the early 16th century and dedicated to the Nativity of the Virgin
Mary. Maruggio very close
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo dei CommendatoriThe Palace that was erected by the Knights of Malta dominates Piazza del
Popolo with its noble symbols and coats of arms. Maruggio very close
Sea and cavesCampomarinoCrystal clear sea with Caribbean shades and high dunes with clear sand
stretch for kilometres along the coastline of Campomarino di Maruggio. Maruggio 2.8 km away